Scientists reveal promising signs of life deep in the quake-hit Kaikoura Canyon.

How to tackle the touchy issues that the PFNZ mission throws up? A new panel will try.

Could we forecast precisely enough to be warned of local severe weather within an hour?

Scientists may have put a face to one of the New Testaments most controversial players.

Is you scratching stress related?

The lead author of a leaked report gives the basics of climate change and sea-level rise.

Nasa's Cassini, soon to perish, has made an incredible contribution to science, Kiwis say.

Confused by this election's poll swings? Professor Thomas Lumley answers some questions.

Driving an EV that charges as it moves around city streets could soon be reality.

Early man's shift to agriculture led to poorer health for mothers and babies, study finds.

The latest bout of unrest at Mt Ruapehu's crater lake has come to an end, scientists say.

Gas-guzzling bugs in extreme New Zealand environments could help combat climate change.

A new study has revealed Earth and the human race could be getting spied on.

Mountain ranges on Pluto have been formally named after Sir Ed Hillary and Tenzing Norgay.

Scientists explain the curious "silent quakes" set off by November's Kaikoura earthquake.

While too late for Katie Archer, Kiwi research into a rare disease could help other kids.

While too late for Katie Archer, Kiwi research into a rare disease could help other kids.

A Kiwi designer has created a synthetic Venus fly trap even creepier than the real thing.

Australian scientists discover new drug that could help cure the degenerative disorder.

Dr Emily Grossman froze her eggs at 38 and is urging other women to consider the same.

COMMENT: Are the hedonistic adventures of your late teens and 20s fresh in your memory?

While it was believed humans feel 6 emotions, scientists have discovered 27.

Will the rise of the machines really happen? Two experts share their views.

Could vampires be explained by a blood disorder?

Could drones be hurting our wildlife? Researchers say new regulations are needed.

Tomorrow's genetic testing technology will forever change womens' experience of pregnancy.

Canterbury residents living in quake-damaged homes were at higher risk of heart attack.

Well-known GP Dr Lance O'Sullivan has teamed up with leading researchers in a new effort.

Microsoft, Datacom - and a theatre company - have joined NZ's newest charter school.

What is bio-design? Award-winning Auckland architect Jo Aitken explains.